2013 Home for the Holidays Special edition of LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com Page 21
Maybe you need to raid that tackle box and decorate
the tree in lures. Or is there someone who is a baker?
Cookie-cutters make great ornaments as well. Any
hobby can become a tree-decorating theme. Think
about it and see where your imagination takes you.
Research shows that traditions are the foundation
in every family, with each generation making their
own.
A tree can become part of a family’s history. A story
was told of one family that has had the same artifi-
cial tree for 15 years. With their oldest child being
14 years old, the tree has been there for all four of
their children. Mentioning that the bottom branches
look a little rough triggers fond memories of all
the years of family dogs and cats running through
the tree. A tree like that recalls all those different
animals who wove their lives into the lives of the
family. Some of those pets have passed on, but a part
of them lives in the appearance of that tree and in the
family’s memories.
Another suggestion was a very green one, and it,
too, could become nostalgic. If available, potted
live trees with proper care for overwintering can
be planted in the spring. The potted tree has all the
benefits of a cut, live tree without the increased risks
associated with a cut tree. Simply keep the tree wa-
tered, and when spring rolls around, it can be a very
nice addition to your outdoor landscaping. Some
families have timed this choice with the birth of a
child or an addition of a pet, as a lasting memory and
tribute to a monumental event.
Be they tall or small, it is Christmas and there are
no ugly trees. Enjoy your traditions, and more
important, share them with friends and loved ones
throughout the year.
Story By Roy Logan
